SBO AGWBO:SBO +0.70%85 Pretax Margin % is 0.79% as of Mar. 2026, which is 90% below its 10-year median of 7.81. GuruFocus rates WBO:SBO with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of €28.05 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 918 Oil & Gas companies, SBO AG ranks worse than 54.03% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. SBO AG's Pre-Tax Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.8 Mil. SBO AG's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €98.5 Mil. Therefore, SBO AG's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.79%.
The historical rank and industry rank for SBO AG's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
WBO:SBO'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -24.62 Med: 7.81 Max: 18.62
Current: 3.79
WBO:SBO's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than 54.03% of 918
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 5.15
vs WBO:SBO: 3.79
SBO AG (WBO:SBO) Pretax Margin % Explanation
The pretax margin, as know as pretax profit margin, is widely used to measure the operating efficiency of a company before deducting taxes.
The pretax margin is sometimes preferred over the net margin as tax expenditures can make profitability comparisons between companies misleading.
It is a useful tool to compare companies operating in the same sector and less effective when comparing companies from other sectors as each industry generally has different operating expenses and sales patterns.
The long term trend of the pretax margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
SBO AG Pretax Margin % Related Terms
SBO AG Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for SBO AG's Pretax Margin % can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
WBO:SBO vs SLB, BKR, HAL: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Equipment & Services subindustry, SBO AG's Pretax Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Pretax Margin % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
SBO AG Pretax Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, SBO AG's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SBO AG's Pretax Margin % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
SBO AG (WBO:SBO) has a Pretax Margin % of 0.79% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on SBO AG and its competitors. This is 90% below median its historical median of 7.81. According to the industry distribution chart, SBO AG ranks #496 out of 918 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 54%.
Is SBO AG's Pretax Margin % too high?
SBO AG's current Pretax Margin % of 0.79% is 90% below median its 10-year median of 7.81. The Oil & Gas industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.15. SBO AG's value of 0.79% is 84.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SBO AG ranks #496 out of 918 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, SBO AG has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SBO AG's Pretax Margin % compare to SLB and BKR?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, SBO AG ranks #496 out of 918 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places SBO AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.15. SBO AG's value of 0.79% is 84.7% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 7.81 vs. the industry median of 5.15, SBO AG has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Pretax Margin % for an Oil & Gas company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Oil & Gas companies is 5.15, based on 918 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Pretax Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Pretax Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. SBO AG's current Pretax Margin % of 0.79% is 84.7% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Pretax Margin % mean?
A high Pretax Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on SBO AG and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SBO AG's current Pretax Margin % is 0.79%, which is 90% below median its own 10-year median of 7.81. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SBO AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SBO AG (WBO:SBO) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €28.05, compared to a current price of €28.65 — trading 2.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 0.79%, which is 90% below median its 10-year median of 7.81 and 84.7% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 5.15. SBO AG's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Pretax Margin % calculated?
Pretax Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For SBO AG (WBO:SBO), the current Pretax Margin % is 0.79% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is SBO AG (WBO:SBO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SBO AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €28.65 is trading 2.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €28.05.
GuruFocus considers SBO AG to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for WBO:SBO:
Pretax Margin %: 0.79% (90% below median its 10-year median of 7.81)
GF Value™: €28.05 vs. price of €28.65 (2.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 84.7% below the Oil & Gas median (#496 of 918)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WBO:SBO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
SBO AG is a leader in the manufacture of high-alloy, non-magnetic steel and high-precision components and equipment for the energy sector and beyond. It delivers cutting-edge, high-performance solutions backed by a inventive product portfolio, protected through intellectual property. The company stays close to customers, providing fast and high-quality services.
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